On June 14, 2025, the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) reissued proposed regulations to implement the Maryland Economic Stabilization Act, which requires employers to provide notice of a mass layoff or a reduction in force in certain circumstances. The proposed regulations are intended to provide guidance on how the MDOL
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Maryland Clarifies Parental Leave Law: FMLA-Covered Employers Now Exempt
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Starting October 1, 2025, Maryland employers who are covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are no longer required to comply with the state’s unpaid parental leave law. Senate Bill 785 changes the definition of “employer” under Maryland’s Parental Leave Act to exclude
Rising Temperatures Bring New Obligations for Maryland Employers
Maryland employers are facing the first summer under a heat-related illness prevention standard issued by Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH). MOSH joins several other Democratic-led Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) state-plan states, such as California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, that have promulgated similar standards in recent years.
New Maryland Laws—Delay to Paid Family and Medical Leave, Expanded Military Protections, and Parental Leave Clarification
The Maryland General Assembly’s 2025 legislative session ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 7. Unlike previous years’ editions, this session ended up being a relatively positive one for employers. Although many concerning bills were proposed (e.g., increased minimum wage, an increased salary level for overtime exemptions, expansion of the
New Dates Announced for Maryland’s Delayed FAMLI Program
TakeawayPayroll deductions will begin 01.01.27, with leave benefits availability slated for 01.03.28.Related links
Maryland FAMLI Program Delayed
Employers with employees in Maryland need to be aware of delays in the implementation of Maryland’s new Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. The new timeline is discussed in our article New Dates Announced for Maryland’s Delayed FAMLI Program. We are monitoring these developments closely.
Federal Judge Denies Bid to Stay Preliminary Injunction Blocking President Trump’s DEI-Related Executive Orders
On March 3, 2025, a federal judge in Maryland refused to halt a preliminary injunction blocking key parts of two of President Donald Trump’s executive orders (EO) seeking to eliminate “illegal” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives in the federal government and in federal contracting.
Maryland DOL Proposes Delaying FAMLI Program
The Maryland Department of Labor is proposing delaying implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. Under the new recommended plan, payroll deductions would begin January 1, 2027 and benefits would become available on January 1, 2028. This proposed change will need to be approved by the General
Delays Ahead: Maryland DOL Proposes Pushing Back FAMLI Program Implementation by 18 Months
TakeawayPayroll deductions for the state’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance program would begin on 1/1/27 and benefits would become available on 1/1/28 under the Maryland Department of Labor’s proposal.Related links
Maryland DOL Seeks to Delay Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
Enacted in 2022, the Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program covers all employers with Maryland employees and will eventually provide most of those employees with up to twelve weeks of paid family and medical leave, with the possibility of an additional twelve weeks of paid parental leave. Following
Maryland’s FAMLI Program, Part III: Claims and Dispute Resolution Proposed Regulations
Starting July 1, 2026, Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) law will provide up to twelve weeks of paid family and medical leave, with the possibility of an additional twelve weeks of paid parental leave, through a state-run program. Contributions from employers and employees to fund the program will
Maryland’s FAMLI Program, Part II: The Proposed Regulations
Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) law will provide up to twelve weeks of paid family and medical leave, with the possibility of an additional twelve weeks of paid parental leave, through a state-run program. Contributions from employers and employees to fund the program will begin July 1, 2025.
Maryland’s FAMLI Program, Part I: An Overview of The Law
In 2022, the Maryland General Assembly overrode Governor Larry Hogan’s veto to enact the law that created the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. Applicable to all employers with Maryland employees and starting July 1, 2026, the program will provide most employees in Maryland with twelve weeks of
Maryland’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Coming Soon
The Maryland Department of Labor recently published proposed regulations to implement the state’s paid family and medical leave insurance program. Although they are not final yet, the proposed regulations provide important information for employers as they prepare for the new mandatory program. Payroll deductions will start July 1, 2025, and
Maryland Releases FAQs in Relation to Wage Range Transparency Act
The Maryland Department of Labor recently released key questions and answers regarding the state’s Wage Range Transparency Act, which took effect on October 1, 2024, amending the prior Equal Pay for Equal Work laws found in Sections 3-301, 3-304.2, 3-305, and 3-308(e) of the Maryland Labor and Employment Article. A